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Honey Orange Firecracker Shrimp
5 from 12 votes

Honey Orange Firecracker Shrimp

Honey Orange Firecracker Shrimp features medium peeled and deveined shrimp coated in cornstarch, dipped in egg, and pan-fried until golden. The shrimp are then tossed in a sweet and spicy glaze made from honey, fresh orange juice, orange zest, garlic powder, crushed red pepper flakes, and ground ginger, delivering a tangy, mildly spicy flavor balanced with citrus sweetness.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined, medium
  • salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • 2 egg beaten, large
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
For the sauce
  • ½ cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice freshly squeezed
  • orange zest of 1
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl, season shrimp with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in cornstarch and gently toss to combine. Working one at a time, dip the shrimp into the eggs.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large saucepan. Add shrimp and cook until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate; discard excess oil.
  3. To make the glaze, combine honey, orange juice, orange zest, garlic powder, red pepper flakes and ginger over medium low heat. Bring to a boil, simmering until thickened, about 1-2 minutes.
  4. Serve shrimp immediately, tossed or drizzled with honey mixture, garnished with orange zest, if desired.